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The New York Times article noted: “Although most of us claim no desire to die with a tube down our throat and on a ventilator, the fact is, as Katy Butler reminds us in “Knocking on Heaven’s Door,” a fifth of American deaths now take place in intensive care, where 10 days of futile flailing can cost as much as $323,000… .” Read more

A Cancer Today article noted: “Originating from the Latin word pallium, meaning ‘a cloak,’ palliative care offers relief from the symptoms and stresses of cancer. It’s not a replacement for therapies like chemotherapy, radiation or surgery that treat the illness. Instead, it’s a companion therapy.”

“For someone with a serious condition that affects quality of life, ‘if you want the best care possible and you’re getting cancer care without palliative care, then you’re not getting the best care,’ says Diane Meier, a geriatrician and palliative care specialist who directs the Center to Advance Palliative Care.” Read more